The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 22,800
€ 24,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.4 TFSI is 5.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1421
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2601
4237
2578
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.39 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
63 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
